In-State Program Completer Applicants

Review the application types below to find the application that's right for you based on your current status.

Certificates you may apply for if you have completed a state of Washington approved administrator preparation program.

Before applying for any of the following certificates, please check with the Certification Officer at your institution to make certain the appropriate steps have been completed.

Principal and Program Administrator Certification Application Types

Administrator College Recommendation - Select this if you have completed all your
state of Washington administrator program requirements AND have been recommended for certification by your institution.

Emergency Administrator (Principal Role Only)* - Select this if you are working with an employer and have completed your master’s degree, but have not yet completed your state of Washington approved principal administrator preparation program.

Superintendent Certifications

Superintendent College Recommendation - Select this if you have completed all your state of Washington administrator program requirements AND have been recommended for certification by your institution.

Substitute Superintendent - Select this if you have completed all your
state of Washington administrator program requirements AND have been recommended for certification by your institution.

* Limited certificate: If an educator is eligible to hold a full administrator certificate, then they would not qualify for any of the Limited certificates.